MCP Server Template
by stevennevins
A template for creating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in TypeScript. This template provides a solid foundation for building MCP-compatible servers with proper tooling, type safety, and best practices.
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What is MCP Server Template?
This is a TypeScript template for creating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It provides a pre-configured environment with tooling, type safety, and best practices to facilitate the development of MCP-compatible servers.
How to use MCP Server Template?
- Install dependencies using
npm install. 2. Start the development server with hot reload usingnpm run dev. 3. Build the project usingnpm run build. 4. Run tests usingnpm test. 5. Implement your tools by exporting tool definitions and handlers. 6. Register your tools insrc/index.ts. 7. Test your tools using the built-in TestClient or MCP Inspector. 8. Integrate with Cursor by building, linking, and adding the server command in Cursor settings.
Key features of MCP Server Template
Full TypeScript support
Container-based dependency injection
Service-based architecture with DataProcessor interface
Example tool implementation with tests
Vitest testing framework
Type definitions
MCP SDK integration
Use cases of MCP Server Template
Creating custom tools for Model Context Protocol
Building AI-powered server applications
Developing server-side logic for Cursor
Implementing data processing pipelines
Creating integrations with other services
FAQ from MCP Server Template
How do I add a new tool?
How do I add a new tool?
Export your tool and handlers following the example in src/tools/example.ts, then register them in the ALL_TOOLS and ALL_HANDLERS constants in src/index.ts.
How do I test my tools?
How do I test my tools?
Use the built-in TestClient for local testing or the MCP Inspector for visual debugging.
How do I integrate with Cursor?
How do I integrate with Cursor?
Build and link the package, then add the server command in Cursor settings.
What is the DataProcessor interface?
What is the DataProcessor interface?
The DataProcessor interface defines the structure for your tool implementations, allowing for a service-based architecture.
What is the MCP Inspector?
What is the MCP Inspector?
The MCP Inspector is a visual debugging tool that provides a visual interface for testing tools, real-time request/response monitoring, tool metadata inspection, and an interactive testing environment.